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« on: January 20, 2011, 06:21:19 PM » |
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Thanks to helpful advice I've gleaned from these forums, my individual submission has been accepted to a conference. However, as a junior scholar, I had not grasped the small size of my field. Unbeknownst to me, Senior Colleague was/is lurking behind the scenes as a co-organizer of the event. Approximately one year ago, Senior Colleague dramatically cut contact with me after a personal argument (Senior Colleague has done same on other occasions to other colleagues, friends, and family). I apologized for my behavior and dropped reconciliation efforts after several failed attempts.
The program lists my name on a panel with Senior Colleague, who is also moderating. As a newcomer, my objective is to network with other scholars. My approach is to be polite, professional, and polished.
Can you share possible outcomes (good and bad)? Should I expect my talk time to be cut short? What are your thoughts? Experiences? Do you have suggestions for making the best of the event?
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cranefly
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« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2011, 07:41:32 PM » |
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It's possible that this person may challenge your work publically. I'd say that's worst case scenario. Hopefully time has healed some of whatever irked them, and if you talk AFTER they do, you could even express something positive about their paper before starting your own. And if they challenge you, it's always nice to nod, smile and say, "why, thank you for that useful feedback. I'll take it on board." Then it's hard for them to get into a public argument with you.
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Oh yeah--Professor Sparkle Pony. "Follow your dreams, young genius, and you will meet with success!" Students eat that up.
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larryc
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« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2011, 08:46:01 PM » |
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For all you know this is his way of accepting your attempts at reconciliation. Or, he might be looking for a fight. But you don't have to give him one.
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amewa_silk
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« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2011, 08:50:05 PM » |
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Thank you cranefly and larryc. I'll prepare myself to respond kindly to any challenges I may receive, from Senior Colleague or otherwise.
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oldfullprof
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« Reply #4 on: January 29, 2011, 02:37:01 PM » |
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I remember giving a paper on the "Subterranean Linkages between Weber and Foucault" with a fairly famous ex-Ivy league (but stodgy) Weber buff (I won't say scholar) constantly interrupting me. At one point he asked, "Are you learning anything from me?" I just forged ahead with my talk because I was about to be ABD, and knew I would leave sans diss.
He's dead now and I'm not.
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dr_wil_rake
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« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2011, 03:02:03 PM » |
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I remember giving a paper on the "Subterranean Linkages between Weber and Foucault" ... At one point he asked, "Are you learning anything from me?"
Jeez, what the Focault? |
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« Reply #6 on: January 30, 2011, 05:03:58 PM » |
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I remember giving a paper on the "Subterranean Linkages between Weber and Foucault" ... At one point he asked, "Are you learning anything from me?"
Jeez, what the Focault? Senior Colleague, is that you? |
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